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Kevin Garnett calls Jordan Poole “new James Harden”

Kevin Garnett compares Jordan Poole to James Harden in recent episode of 'KG Certified'

Carita Parks

Kevin Garnett calls Jordan Poole “new James Harden”
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Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma are already forming a dynamic duo in Washington. They’re both young, witty, full of swag, and confident in their game. They’ve become the Wizards newest tandem but Poole and Kuzma are well aware they haven’t hit the tip of the iceberg in their careers.

The Wizards duo recently caught the eye of NBA legend Kevin Garnett who made some bold statements about Kuzma and Poole on an episode of “KG Certified.”

“This dynamic, this little duo, is the new duo in the league, Garnett said. “Not only do these two have that showmanship in them, I think Jordan Poole feels like he’s been held back. That’s how I thought James Harden felt when he came out of OKC. James Harden came out of OKC like yeah, ya’ll ain’t seen this.”

Prior to making a move to the Wizards, Poole was coming off a rough season with the Golden State Warriors. He could not escape the chatter surrounding his alternation with teammate Draymond Green. Poole needed a change of scenery and Garnett expects him to unleash the talent that never fully came to fruition with the Warriors.

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“Jordan Poole feel like yeah, they done had me in the basement,” Garnett continued. “You know what I’m saying? I was their screaming eagle in the back they didn’t want to unpackage and open me up. They ain’t even want to let me ferment.”

“I look for Jordan Poole to be top five in scoring this year. And if he don’t shoot more than 25 balls, I’ll be shocked. And if he don’t have not one, but a couple 60 balls this year, I will be shocked,” Garnett predicted.

If this ends up being the case, the Wizards will be very pleased with their investment. 

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CARITA PARKS

Carita Parks is the founder and editor-in-chief of Double Take Sports, an online sports platform featuring in-depth feature interviews, personal athlete stories, game analysis, and inside access to top sporting events. As a credentialed sports journalist, Carita has covered major events such as the NBA Draft, NBA Playoffs, WNBA Draft, WNBA Finals, Super Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Honors, and more. Her current work includes regular coverage of the NFL, WNBA, and NBA, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Washington Commanders. Carita’s articles and interviews have appeared on a variety of platforms including USA Today’s CommandersWire and more. Throughout her journey as a reporter, Carita has interviewed many prestigious names in sports and entertainment to include: John Wall, Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, Natasha Cloud, Elena Delle Donne, Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Patrick Mahomes, Jemele Hill, and Snoop Dogg.  As a sports insider, Carita has been invited to provide expert analysis on podcasts, radio, and television shows. She also co-hosts a ‘The Triple W,’ an all female Wizards podcast, and a DC sports podcast called ‘The Breakdown.' Carita has a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Masters in Business Administration. She is a member of Women in Sports and Events – DC Chapter and the National Association of Black Journalists. 

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